BEN PRICE revealed his decision to quit Coronation Street earlier this week and now fans are predicting his character, Nick Tilsley, will exit the show when he leaves for Scotland.

Last night's episode of Coronation Street saw Nick ask his pregnant girlfriend Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) to move to Scotland with him after he decided that raising Steve McDonald's (Simon Gregson) love child just down the street would be too tough.

But when Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) found out that Nick wanted to take Leanne and his son Simon (Alex Bain) away from Weatherfield, he insisted that Leanne and Simon weren't to go anywhere.

Following a row with Leanne later in the episode, Nick stormed out and was seen searching the internet for 'Edinburgh', leaving fans wondering if Scotland is the key to Nick's exit from the show.

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Peter Barlow demanded that Leanne Battersby didn't leave with his son Simon

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The restaurant owner is set to leave the show later this year after an explosive storyline revealing that Steve is the father of Leanne's baby.

It's bound to be a dramatic storyline, as Steve's wife Michelle (Kym Marsh) will find out that Steve is the baby's father, having only just suffered the tragic loss of their baby Rauri when he was born prematurely at just 23 weeks.

Ben confirmed that he would be quitting the show to spend more time with his family.

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When Leanne agreed with Peter, Nick's plan to flee to Scotland with his family was ruined

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Ben Price confirmed that he would be leaving the show to spend more time with his family

"Coronation Street has been the most significant part of my career and I have had a fantastic seven years here," actor Ben told The Mirror.

"The decision to leave is purely personal - I want to be able to spend more time with my family."

ITV bosses have remained tight-lipped about his exit and whether his character will die or leave the door open for a return to Weatherfield.